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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Procurement Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21 has already commenced and Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as was done in previous seasons.
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Paddy procurement for KMS 2020-21 is going on smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Kerala and J&K with purchase of over 84.46 LMTs of paddy upto 17.10.2020 from 7.38 lac farmers.
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Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 41.67 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the State of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 17.10.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 723.79 MT of Moongand Uradhaving MSP value of Rs. 5.21 Crores benefitting 681 farmers in Tamil Nadu Maharashtra and Haryana. Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
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The Procurement of seed cotton  during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has started from 1stOctober, 2020 and cumulative procurement as on 17thOctober,2020 by Cotton Corporation of India has reached a quantity of 165369bales under MSP for a value of Rs. 46697.86 lakh benefitting 32994 farmers.
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Ministry of Defence
Exercise Desert Flag-VI
Exercise Desert Flag –VI successfully culminated today with de-induction of the Indian contingent from UAE. Ex Desert Flag is an annual multi-lateral large force employment exercise hosted by UAE. The sixth edition of the exercise was conducted from 04 Mar to 27 Mar 21 at Air Force Base Al Dhafra, UAE.
IAF participated in the exercise for the first time, fielding Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. Six countries; UAE, USA, France, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain apart from India participated with aerial assets. Jordan, Greece, Qatar, Egypt and South Korea participated as observer forces.
The objectives for the exercise were to expose coalition participating forces to large force employment, sharpen tactical capabilities, and enhance interoperability along with fostering closer relations between the participating forces. The aim for the participating crew and specialist observers was to expose them to operational environment in scenarios requiring multinational forces working together. Timely and seamless induction and de-induction was facilitated by IAF C-17 Globe master aircraft.
During the exercise IAF flew Large Force Engagement  missions in near realistic environment involving many aircraft of varied types. IAF successfully undertook all the planned missions, both by day and night, without any mission abort. All possible assistance was provided by UAE Air Force ensuring that all planned activities were completed in time.
IAF has been actively participating in operational international exercises, wherein collaborative engagements are enhanced. A multinational Exercise in UAE with friendly forces afforded a unique opportunity to gain valuable learning to all the participating forces. The knowledge gained, lessons learnt and bonds made during the course of Ex Desert Flag-VI will go a long way in bolstering professional capabilities of the participating forces.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
RoPax and Water taxi services in Coastal states
Water transport being economical as well as eco-friendly mode of transport, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under Sagamala programme has undertaken Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax projects across several routes. State wise details of completed and proposed infrastructure projects for Ro-Ro & Ro-Pax ferry under Sagarmala Programme are annexed.
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State
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Project Completed
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Under Implementation
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Under Development
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Grand Total
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Maharashtra
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5
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13
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20
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38
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Goa
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1
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13
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14
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Andhra Pradesh
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1
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8
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9
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Tamil Nadu
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3
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3
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Gujarat
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1
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1
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2
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Odisha
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2
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2
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Karnataka
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1
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1
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Kerala
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1
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1
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West Bengal
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1
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1
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Grand Total
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7
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14
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50
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71
Based on the outcome of techno economic feasibility and Detailed Projects Reports  prepared for National Waterways , 23 NWs have been found to be viable for cargo and passenger movement and 2 NWs have been found to be viable for tourism purpose. Development of these NWs and integrating them with the coastal routes will enhance the economic development of the country.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shantanu Thakur in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Metro Railway, Kolkata to run 204 Train Services from 07th December, 2020
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution commends Kolkata Metro for extending its services
In order to enhance passenger convenience for the people of Kolkata, Kolkata Metro has decided to run additional services and extend timings of its services from Monday .
Metro Railway, Kolkata will run 204 daily services instead of 190 services from Monday to Saturday from 07.12.2020.
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution commends Kolkata Metro for extending its services in a tweet.
The first service will start from both ends i.e. from Dum Dum and Kavi Subhash at 07.00 hrs instead of 08.00hrs and from Noapara at 07.09 hrs instead of 08.09 hrs.
From Monday onwards, the last service will leave Kavi Subhash and Dum Dum at 21.30 hrs instead of 21.00 hrs and from Noapara at 21.25 hrs instead of 20.55 hrs.Services will be available in every 7 minutes during morning and evening peak hours.
For senior citizens, ladies and children , e-pass will not be required throughout the day. For all other passengers, e-pass will not be required in between 07.00 hrs to 08.30 hrs in the morning and 20.00 hrs onwards in the evening.
No token will be issued, only Smart Card shall be used.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Short films are more difficult to make than feature films: Indira Dhar Mukkherjee
Explored the life of a dancer in ‘Soch’: Jaya Seal Ghosh
Mumbai, 31 May 2022
It is more difficult to make an impactful short film than making a feature film, said Indira Dhar Mukkherjee, Writer and Director of short fiction ‘Soch’. “In short films, we have to tell the message in a very limited time and give it a treatment so that people enjoy the film. The story is same everywhere. It is through the treatment of the story where director can make a difference, she added. Indira Dhar Mukherjee was talking at #MIFFDialogues held in connection with the 17th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival along with actor and Producer of the film Jaya Seal Ghosh.
Replying to questions, Indira Dhar Mukherjee further added that though ‘Soch’ is a film on domestic violence, an angle of mental health is also added to it. Indira Dhar also elaborated that one should never give up one’s passion. “If you don’t pursue your passion, then you won’t be happy with life. You will be compromising with your life”, she said.
Producer and Actor Jaya Seal Ghosh said that film making is the same whether it is in shorter or longer format. “Soch is close to my heart as the protagonist in the film is a dancer. Being a dancer, I explore the life of a dancer and how she goes through that extremely painful journey”, she said . Jaya Seal Ghosh also thanked her husband Vikram Ghosh who did the apt music demanded by the film.
Brief on the film
‘Soch’ is a film which highlights the gender inequality in India. Domestic violence and abuse is a concern in our country and married women are deprived of their rights. It is also focuses on mental health.
About the Director
Indira Dhar Mukkherjee is an Indian director, writer, actor and producer. Her most recent short film The Green Window has been well-received at numerous short film festivals.PIB MIFF Team | BSN/AA/DR/MIFF-35
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If you are touched by the story, do get in touch! Would you like to know more about the film or the filmmaker? In particular, are you a journalist or blogger who wants to speak with those associated with the film? PIB can help you connect with them, reach our officer Mahesh Chopade at +91-9953630802. You can also write to us at miff.pib[at]gmail[dot]com.
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Ministry of Defence
Indian Naval Ship Shardul Arrives in Mumbai with Medical Stores from Gulf Countries
Mumbai: Thursday, 24 Jun 21
Indian Naval Ship Shardul, carrying 7,640 filled Oxygen Cylinders, 02 ISO containers of 20 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen  each and 15 Oxygen Concentrators from Kuwait and Qatar has arrived at Mumbai Port today, 24 Jun 21.
The ship has been deployed for transportation of liquid medical Oxygen from Gulf countries. The deployment is being undertaken as part of Operation Samudra Setu II, launched by the Indian Navy in support of the national effort to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
President's Secretariat
President of India in Sikkim; Attends Civic Reception Hosted by Government of Sikkim; Inaugurates/Lays Foundation Stone for Various Projects related to Education, Health, Road Infrastructure and Tourism
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended the civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of Sikkim and virtually inaugurated/laid the foundation stone for various projects related to education, health, road infrastructure and tourism at Gangtok today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Sikkim, situated in the eastern Himalayan region, is one of the most beautiful states of India. It is blessed with snow-laden peaks, dense forests, rare flora and fauna, pretty lakes and sacred rivers - Teesta and Rangit. These make the natural beauty of Sikkim more attractive. Sikkim has a rich cultural heritage too which reflects the cultures of different communities.
The President was happy to note that Sikkim, with a literacy rate of more than 80 percent, is one of the leading states in terms of education. It ranks first in the country in the enrolment for higher education. She was also happy to note that the enrolment of girls is higher than that of boys in Sikkim. She said that this shows the priority of the people of Sikkim towards education.
The President noted that Sikkim generates the least plastic waste among all the states in the country. She said that it reflects the commitment of the people of Sikkim towards cleanliness and sustainable development. She appreciated the people of Sikkim for these achievements and said that this model of cleanliness could be followed by people in other states too.
The President said that Sikkim has set an example for other states by becoming a model of organic farming. This state has achieved the status of being the first ‘organic state’ of the country. Sikkim has set new standards for environment friendly development by banning the use of plastics, pesticides and chemicals. She was happy to note that Sikkim is a power surplus state and ranks second in the country in the field of generating power from renewable sources.
The President expressed confidence that the projects related to education, health, tourism and roads inaugurated/laid foundation stones today would give a new impetus to the development of Sikkim and strengthen the economy of the state.
Please click here to see the President's speech in Hindi
Ministry of Defence
Eastern Command Unit Test- Fired BrahMos Missile from Car Nicobar Islands
A BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile was successfully test-fired by a Unit of Eastern Command, Indian Army from Car Nicobar Islands at 1450 hr on 22 May 2019 as part of joint training by Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The Combat missile was test fired on a specially designed target chosen at a range of 270 Kms, thus validating deep penetration capability by the supersonic cruise missile and accurate engagement of targets in depth.
The launch of the BrahMos missile involved coordination with large number of agencies for a successful and smooth conduct of firing. It was a cohesive effort of all three services demonstrating high standards of Inter Service Synergy.
Lt Gen MM Naravane, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command witnessed the launch along with other officers and congratulated the Unit and all agencies involved in the process, resulting in the successful launch of the Combat missile.
BrahMos missile has by now established itself as a major 'Force Multiplier' in modern day battlefield with impeccable multi role and multi platform launch capabilities furthering the confidence amongst our troops
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
GARIMA GREH FOR TRANSGENDERS
Ministry has initiated 12 pilot shelter homes namely Garima Greh: for Transgender Persons and provided financial assistance to community based organizations  for setting up of these shelter homes. These pilot shelter homes are located in States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes sub scheme -‘Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’. One of the components of the sub-scheme is setting up of Garima Grehs  with the aim of setting up of atleast one Garima Greh in each State.
One Garima Greh is already functional at Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Sakshi Malik for winning the Gold medal in 62 kg wrestling at CWG 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sakshi Malik for winning the Gold medal in 62 kg wrestling at Commonwealth Games, 2022.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Our athletes continue to make us proud at CWG Birmingham. Thrilled by the outstanding sporting performance of Sakshi Malik. I congratulate her for winning the prestigious Gold medal. She is a powerhouse of talent and is blessed with remarkable resilience.”
Ministry of Education
Various Institutions/ Autonomous Organisations/Departments of Ministry of HRD contribute more than 38.91 Crore Rupees to PM CARE Fund to fight against COVID-19
HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal‘Nishank’ appreciates their efforts for making India strong in fighting with COVID-19
28 different Institutions/ Autonomous Organisations/departments of Ministry of HRD have contributed more than 38.91 Crore Rupees to PM CARES Fund to fight against COVID-19. Union Minister of HRD Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ appreciated their efforts for making India strong in fighting with COVID-19. He said that MHRD family is strongly supporting India against fighting with COVID-19.
Earlier, Union HRD Minister himself donated his one month salary and one crore rupees from MPLAD funds to PM CARES Fund and appealed to all the Institutions/ Autonomous Organisations under Ministry of HRD to contribute their bit to PM CARES Fund.
Kindly click here for the details of contribution made by various Institutions/ Autonomous Organisations/Departments under Ministry of HRD.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMENCES SWACHHTA ABHIYAAN
The Indian Air Force  commenced its Special Campaign for Swachhta with all air warriors and civilians of the IAF contributing to the 'Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta' drive. Kicking off the campaign, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all senior officers of Air Headquarters, New Delhi led the participants in the cleaning of the area along the Motilal Nehru Marg and NDMC parking area. Similar drives are being undertaken at 750 sites around Air Force Stations in the country. The participating Shramveers will be felicitated after the Swachata Pledge on 02 October 2023.
The Campaign derives inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s dictum, “Cleanliness is the foundation upon which all other virtues are built”. Consequently, the endeavour would be to achieve an improvement in the standards of overall cleanliness and hygiene, disposing of waste materials in an appropriate fashion and encouraging the use of recycled products. All air warriors will make concerted efforts to discard old files and documents to free up office space, while also repealing/replacing old rules and policies. The IAF has already taken measures in this regard with the incorporation of the e-office and other digital initiatives like IMMOLS and e-MMS. Best practices as ascertained during this Campaign, will be codified and shared with all IAF units in order that the process becomes an ongoing one.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Armenia on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister approves the signing of Memorandum of Understanding  on 12th of June 2023 between the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia on Cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.
The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation and exchange of experiences and digital technologies-based solutions  in the implementation of digital transformational initiatives of both the country. MoU envisages improved collaboration leading to employment opportunities in the field of IT.
The MoU shall come into effect from the date of signature of the Parties and shall be remain in force for a period of 3 years.
Both G2G and B2B bilateral Cooperation in the field of Digital Public Infrastructure  will be enhanced. The activities contemplated in this MoU would be financed through their administration’s regular operating allocations.
MeitY is collaborating with a number of countries and multilateral agencies for fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the ICT domain. Over the period, MeitY has entered into MoUs/MoCs/Agreements with its counterpart organizations/ agencies from various countries to promote cooperation and exchange of information in the ICT domain. This is in consonance with the various initiatives taken by Government of India such as Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India etc. to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. In this changing paradigm, there is an imminent need for exploring business opportunities, sharing of best practices and attracting investments in the digital sector with the objective of enhancing mutual cooperation.
Over the last few years, India has demonstrated its leadership in implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure  and has successfully provided delivery of services to public even during COVID pandemic. As a result, many countries have evinced interest in learning from India’s experiences and entering into MoUs with India for learning from India’s experiences.
India Stack Solutions are DPls developed & implemented by India at population scale to provide access & delivery of public services It aims to provide meaningful connectivity, promote digital inclusion, and enable seamless access to public services. These are built on open technologies, are interoperable and are designed to harness industry and community participation which foster innovation. However, each country has unique needs and challenges in building DPI, although the basic functionality is similar, allowing for global cooperation.
Ministry of Education
MoS Education Addressed at 4th Convocation of Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University in Pune
Youth should follow the path of truth, peace and non violence for good governance in the country - Dr. Rajkuamar Ranjan Singh
Pune – 08 October 22
Union minister for Education and External Affairs Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh today said that the youth, who are the future leaders of the country, should follow the path of truth, peace and non violence for making the India of our dream. Pointing out the straggle and contribution of our freedom fighters and national leaders, he said that they have given us constitution for good governance.
Addressing the 4th Convocation ceremony of Dr.Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University in Pune he said we are at a point in history where rapid changes are taking place on all fronts. We should keep learning and gaining knowledge. National Education Policy 2020 is our first education policy in the 21st century. India will become strong only if we have strong knowledge foundation. Education is not about obtaining degrees, but it is about being good human being, being knowledgeable and reducing the social disparity in the society. For this, we need to adopt a collaborative approach while gearing up for overall well-being of the society, he added.
He further said that, today's modern education needs a strong foundation of ethics. While making the new education policy, a proper combination of ancient traditions and modernity has been made. He explained that research and e-learning have been given impotence in this policy along with latest technology. Dr. Singh also highlighted various ICT initiatives in Higher Education by Education Ministry.
National Education Policy Chairperson Dr K Kasturirangan along with UNESCO Chair Holder Revered Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad, Founder and Chief Patron, MAEER’s MIT, Pune & President, MIT World Peace University along with Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MAEER, MIT World Peace University and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Dr Kasturirangan said, that India’s space program for next 50 years including building a telescope and exploring life on other planets, will offer tremendous possibilities for students ahead. Hybrid jobs are increasing and with the NEP 2020, our education system has now been aligned with the needs of 21st century.
A total of 4576 students from various disciplines including engineering and technology, liberal arts, fine arts, B.Ed, Media and Journalism, Commerce, Economics, Science, Pharmacy, Sustainable Studies, Design, Governance, etc were conferred upon their degree along with gold, silver and bronze medals during the convocation ceremony. Keval Padmawar and Minu Kalita were awarded with founder president medal and executive president medal respectively.